Dumfries and Galloway residents presented with British Empire Medals
Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King's New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025.
Two Stewartry residents have been presented with their British Empire Medals.
Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King's New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025.
They were joined by family and friends in Kirkcudbright council chambers on Friday for the presentation of the medals by the Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry, the Lord Sinclair.
Mrs Gourlay now lives in Haugh of Urr after she and husband Frank ran Barend Holiday Village horse riding and holiday complex at Sandyhills for a number of years.
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She was recognised for nearly four decades of voluntary work, including her involvement with Colvend Public Hall and SWI as well as Colvend and Southwick Community Council.
She also served with the British Horse Society (BHS) for three decades, receiving their order of merit award in 2014.
Mrs Rooke was recognised for services to education and the Castle Douglas community. She is currently the cleaning supervisor at Castle Douglas High School.
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